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Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden praised Justin Trudeau as a friend and ally Tuesday, making him one of just a handful of world leaders weighing in on the prime minister's plan to resign his post later this year.
Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

TORONTO — Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan.
Two people charged with negligence in death of nine-month-old baby: police

Two people charged with negligence in death of nine-month-old baby: police

Ontario Provincial Police say two people have been charged in the death of an infant on Saugeen First Nation nearly two years ago.
S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by losses in technology, while the sector led U.S. markets to erase Monday's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 69.90 points at 24,929.89.
Redblacks sign veteran Canadian DB Justin Howell to one-year extension

Redblacks sign veteran Canadian DB Justin Howell to one-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive back Justin Howell to a one-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 31-year-old from Bradford, Ont.
Meta's move away from fact checking may allow wider spread of misinformation: experts

Meta's move away from fact checking may allow wider spread of misinformation: experts

TORONTO — Experts are worried the community notes program Meta will replace its current fact checking system with has several pitfalls that could allow misinformation to spread even further.
Bank CEO worries shift to political uncertainty as mortgage risks ease

Bank CEO worries shift to political uncertainty as mortgage risks ease

TORONTO — The heads of Canada's biggest banks are finally seeing risks around mortgage renewals easing, only for worries about tariffs and political uncertainty to take their place.

NHLPA mental health training program expands to members of the PHPA playing in the minors

TORONTO (AP) — The mental health training program launched by the NHL Players’ Association roughly a year ago is expanding to those in the minors in the American Hockey League and ECHL.
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $323M in November

Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $323M in November

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed to $323 million in November as growth in exports outpaced imports, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The result compared with a revised deficit of $544 million in October.